Gastrointestinal Function: Digestion & Absorption
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Which organ secretes enzymes that attack carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA?

  • Stomach
  • Lingual glands
  • Salivary glands
  • Exocrine portion of the pancreas (correct)

    • Where are the mucosal cells in the small intestine located?

  • In the stomach
  • In the small intestine (correct)
  • In the liver
  • In the pancreas

    • What is the function of the brush border in the small intestine?

  • To secrete hydrochloric acid
  • To absorb vitamins and minerals
  • To provide a surface for the action of enzymes (correct)
  • To produce bile

    • Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid to aid in the digestion process?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal system?

    <p>To break down food into absorbable units and facilitate nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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